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Vertical Tail Angle of Attack is the angle of attack experienced by the vertical tailplane of an aircraft. Check FAQs
αv=σ+β
αv - Vertical Tail Angle of Attack?σ - Sidewash Angle?β - Sideslip Angle?

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0.117Edit=0.067Edit+0.05Edit
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Vertical Tail Angle of Attack Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
αv=σ+β
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
αv=0.067rad+0.05rad
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
αv=0.067+0.05
LAST Step Evaluate
αv=0.117rad

Vertical Tail Angle of Attack Formula Elements

Variables
Vertical Tail Angle of Attack
Vertical Tail Angle of Attack is the angle of attack experienced by the vertical tailplane of an aircraft.
Symbol: αv
Measurement: AngleUnit: rad
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Sidewash Angle
Sidewash Angle is caused by the flow field distortion due to the wings and fuselage. It is analogous to the downwash angle for the horizontal tailplane.
Symbol: σ
Measurement: AngleUnit: rad
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Sideslip Angle
The Sideslip Angle, also called the angle of sideslip, is a term used in fluid dynamics and aerodynamics, and aviation which relates to the rotation of the aircraft centerline from the relative wind.
Symbol: β
Measurement: AngleUnit: rad
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

Other Formulas to find Vertical Tail Angle of Attack

​Go Vertical Tail Angle of Attack for given Vertical Tail Side Force
αv=-(YvCvQvSv)

Other formulas in Vertical Tail Contribution category

​Go Vertical Tail Side Force
Yv=-CvαvSvQv
​Go Vertical Tail Lift Curve Slope
Cv=-(YvαvQvSv)
​Go Vertical Tail Dynamic Pressure for given Vertical Tail Side Force
Qv=-(YvCvαvSv)
​Go Vertical Tail Area for given Vertical Tail Side Force
Sv=-YvCvαvQv

How to Evaluate Vertical Tail Angle of Attack?

Vertical Tail Angle of Attack evaluator uses Vertical Tail Angle of Attack = Sidewash Angle+Sideslip Angle to evaluate the Vertical Tail Angle of Attack, Vertical Tail Angle of Attack is a measure of the angle between the vertical tail's aerodynamic force and the aircraft's flight path, calculated by adding the sidewash angle and sideslip angle, providing a crucial parameter to understand the aircraft's stability and controllability during flight. Vertical Tail Angle of Attack is denoted by αv symbol.

How to evaluate Vertical Tail Angle of Attack using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Vertical Tail Angle of Attack, enter Sidewash Angle (σ) & Sideslip Angle (β) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Vertical Tail Angle of Attack

What is the formula to find Vertical Tail Angle of Attack?
The formula of Vertical Tail Angle of Attack is expressed as Vertical Tail Angle of Attack = Sidewash Angle+Sideslip Angle. Here is an example- 0.117 = 0.067+0.05.
How to calculate Vertical Tail Angle of Attack?
With Sidewash Angle (σ) & Sideslip Angle (β) we can find Vertical Tail Angle of Attack using the formula - Vertical Tail Angle of Attack = Sidewash Angle+Sideslip Angle.
What are the other ways to Calculate Vertical Tail Angle of Attack?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Vertical Tail Angle of Attack-
  • Vertical Tail Angle of Attack=-(Vertical Tail Side Force/(Vertical Tail Lift Curve Slope*Vertical Tail Dynamic Pressure*Vertical Tail Area))OpenImg
Can the Vertical Tail Angle of Attack be negative?
Yes, the Vertical Tail Angle of Attack, measured in Angle can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Vertical Tail Angle of Attack?
Vertical Tail Angle of Attack is usually measured using the Radian[rad] for Angle. Degree[rad], Minute[rad], Second[rad] are the few other units in which Vertical Tail Angle of Attack can be measured.
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